My favorite scented candles - diptyque

My first diptyque scented candle was given from one of my client "Elaine" after I've done her wedding makeup. Knowing that I've my dog staying together in my room, somehow there's a bit of doggy smell forever. But after I've used this wonderful scented candle, the smell are gone & even my dog smell so good now! :)
Recently bought two more from Essentials Boutique at Paragon. Gardenia & Tubereuse. A bouquet of opulent white flowers in a twilit room in the evening.At dusk, the heady fragrance of this intoxicating, beguiling flower deploys its captivating sensuality.

With proper care, diptyque candles burn for 50 to 60 hours. Here are tips for safely prolonging the life of your candles.

Burn Time
The first time you burn your diptyque candle, allow it to burn for at least two hours, until the whole top is liquid with wax. This will help your candle burn more evenly the next time.

Trim The Wick
Before lighting your diptyque candle, trim the wick to 1/4-inch length. By shortening the wick you allow it to burn more slowly and also avoid unsightly black smoke marks around the edge of the glass.

Realign The Wick
After blowing out your candle, re-center and straighten the wick.

Safety
Never leave a lit candle unattended. This could be a fire risk. Always place your candle on a level, heat resistant, non-flammable surface away from fabric or drapes. Choose an area free from drafts to avoid uneven burning. Do not place your candle on a marble or glass surface. If the bottom of the hot candle glass comes in contact with a cold material, the glass may crack.

Etude House Precious Mineral BB compact

Was at Parkway Parade yesterday I found this brand "Etude House" @ #01-K4. First was just attracted by the Korean actor "Lee,Min-Ho"! Its kind of strange to see a handsome guy as their brand ambassador! But I guess it does work to attract my attention though. Was going thru their products & found this quite interesting! Their "Precious Mineral BB compact"!
There's total three compact:
Sheer Silky Skin
Features SPF25/PA++ Protection, Light and Silky Coverage, and Maximum Transparency for complete oil control.

Sheer Glowing Skin
Features SPF30/PA+++ Protection, Medium Coverage, and Medium Transparency for a balanced application that creates a shimmering effect.

Sheer Flawless Skin
Features SPF30/PA+++ Protection, Maximum Coverage, and Minor Transparency for complete and perfect coverage.

Bio-essence 24K Bio-Gold with bird's nest!

Have received this range of "24K Bio-Gold with bird's nest" essence to try out a week ago!
I really love the non greasy texture & great hydration for my combination skin!
First launched in 2007 with the eye care twin treasures- 24K Bio-Gold Eye Contour Lifting Serum & Anti Dark Circles Essence, the series, due to its huge popularity among the consumers, has expanded to include the Perfect Brilliance Serum & Age Reverse Clear Cream in 2009 to cater to face and neck care. This year September, the luxurious 24K Bio-Gold series is further enhanced with nourishing Bird’s Nest Essence to provide 2X the efficacies, bringing the most luxurious and powerful anti-aging care to women!
At Bio-essence, the 24K Bio-Gold Series is formulated with 24K Bio-gold, which is the infusion of pure 24K gold flakes and unique Bio-energy ingredients. Working together, the ingredients make the formula an effective anti-aging solution.

The Power of 24K Bio-Gold

• Gold is a non-toxic and inert element that has excellent affinity with human body and skin
• Gold makes the product molecules finer for penetration into the skin instantly to promote blood and oxygen micro-circulation
• Enriched with age-defying properties such as anti-oxidants and anti-free radical elements, it helps to remove toxins from skin cells
• Enhances skin cell metabolism to alleviate the appearance of wrinkles
• Provides minerals for revitalized, firm and elastic skin

The Bio-essence 24K Bio-gold formula is now improved with Bird’s Nest Essence, one of the most sought-after beauty ingredients by celebrities. It has helped them to remain timelessly beautiful and youthful, despite their stressful and busy work schedules.

The Power of Bird’s Nest Essence
• Rich in water-soluble proteins, carbohydrates, collagen, mineral and trace mineral elements (Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Sodium, Potassium), as well as amino acids to invigorate the skin.
• Contains Epidermic Growth Factors (also known as “the genes for beauty”) to directly promote cell division, regeneration and repair.
• Helps make the appearance of skin firmer, smoother and luminous, while visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Vibrant eyeshadows from Pupa Milano!

Luminys Baked EyeshadowAn extraordinary result thanks to its advance oven baking technology that enhances all properties of colour, ensuring maximum performance in application and hold. Use it dry for delicate and bright result, and wet for an intense and pearly effect.
Luminys Duo Baked eyeshadowA pure, pearly colour eyeshadow that comes with an intense colour by using it with wet applicator,perfect as an eyeliner or even dry as normal eye shadow.
Matt Extreme
A compact eyeshadow with matt,slightly satin colours. Very silky and smooth in texture for perfectly adherence and flawless hold. Colour performance is intense and perfectly blendable.

Halloween makeup

I'm not a person who'll enjoy clubbing/party but I do enjoying making up others during Halloween!
I did Ms Pat Mok's makeup as Edward Scissorshands recently! And Ms Ann Kok as Radetty Ann some years back.
Ms Pat Mok as "Edward Scissorhands"

Ms Ann Kok as "Radetty Ann"

Fancl Limited Edition "Ballet Dance" Mild cleansing oil

After making waves with its inspired ‘Hula Dance’ Facial Washing Powder, FANCL now unveils ‘Ballet Dance’ Mild Cleansing Oil, the eagerly-anticipated second design in its much lauded ‘Dance’ series.
Really love this product! I have tried many different kind of makeup remover and found cleansing oil is most effective in removing waterproof makeups. Among all the cleaning oil Shu umera, DHC, Fancl is one of my favorite! FANCL’s preservative-free Mild Cleansing Oil – both a beauty staple and lifesaver that’s suitable for all skin types. Completely removing tough, long-lasting makeup like foundation, mascara and lip colour with thorough precision, it gently and effectively leaves skin with improved clarity and smoothness.
The FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil is created based on the unique philosophy of MUTENKA (無添加) that defines FANCL’s entire skin care line as fresh, pure and safe. MUTENKA advocates a lifestyle that is pared down to the essentials, free of preservatives and stressful elements. Central to FANCL’s preservative-free tenet, MUTENKA ensures the use of only gentle yet effective beauty agents that actively boost the health and natural beauty of skin. With its potent yet soothing formulation, FANCL’s Mild Cleansing Oil leverages on the power of MUTENKA to put you on the path to flawless, glowing skin.FANCL Limited Edition Ballet Dance Collection Mild Cleansing Oil retails at $33 for 120ml at all FANCL outlets.

Burberry makeup will be in Singapore early Jan 2011

Yipee!!! Burberry makeup going to launch in Singapore early Jan 2011! They'll have their counter at "Tangs" Orchard.
Was invited for the press launch on 28 Oct2010. I really love their packaging & beside the great smooth textures! Sophisticated, subtle, easy to wear and relaxed, it’s about “dishevelled elegance translated into beauty and makeup,” explains the designer via press video. Gorgeous in its distinctly Burberry packaging, detailing and textures, this is a comprehensive collection for women rather than makeup artists. You won’t find outrageous shades or newfangled, complicated concepts here. The palette is varied, but neutral, “every shade and every tone of nude and trench and natural colours plus storm-inspired shades of grey, blue and purple. An edited selection of lip liners co-ordinates easily with lipsticks in the same colour family; beautiful glosses too!
Check out their online video:
http://us.burberry.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4026733






Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation
Burberry Luminous Fluid Foundation gives the skin a natural fresh looking radiance. The lightweight formula allows optimum light diffiusion achieving a look of natural luminosity. The fluid foundation hydrates the skin whilst providing long lasting coverage.

Sheer Foundation
Burberry Luminous Compact Foundation gives the skin a flawless, natural glow. The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and contains orange derivatives to refine the grain of the skin, leaving it looking fresh and feeling smooth and supple. The innovative formula helps to minimise shine resulting in a pure matte complexion. For a sheer, natural look apply with the sponge and for maximum coverage and a velvet finish, apply with a damp sponge.

Sheer Powder
Available in : Porcelain 01 & 02


Sheer Eye Shadow
Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow comes in twenty beautiful shades from iconic trench to smokey metal. The shadows can be blended to create an infinity of eye enhancing colours. The innovative formula uses silicones for smooth and flawless application and contains micronised satin smooth pigments to ensure long-lasting colour fidelity. The cooler shades catch the light enhancing the natural radiance of the eyes and the dark shades hollow, to give depth.
Available in: White, Porcelain, Golden Ochre, Chestnut, Almond, Taupe Brown, Khaki, Rosewood, Antique Rose, Tea Rose, Rose, Lavender Blue, Lavender, Slate Blue, Pearl Blue, Grey, Black, Plum, Midnight Blue

Effortless Mascara
This versatile mascara provides effortless volume and beautiful coverage for all looks from the most natural to the most sophisticated. Burberry Volumising Lash Enhancer contains marine plant glycogen that accelerates fibre growth and strengthens the lashes, whilst providing effortless definition. A protective film forms on the surface of the lash and shields against humidity, rain and heat.

Eye Definer
Burberry have created five Eye Shaping Pencils that work with your natural eye colour to enhance and intensify. Formulated using natural conditioning waxes and emollient oils, Burberry Eye Definer glides on effortlessly to highlight the eye colour and shape. Water resistant and long-wearing.
Available in: Black, Brown, Ash Brown, Midnight Blue, Plum


Lip Cover
Burberry Soft Satin Lipsticks add a touch of luminosity and radiance. The lightweight combination of nourishing oils and gel dispersed pigment ensures intense moisture and long lasting colour fidelity. Burberry Soft Satin Lipstick contains anti-aging ceramides for fuller lip definition. For a understated but striking look apply like a normal lipstick. For a more effortless natural beauty, apply to the finger and press into the lips.
Available in: Nude Beige, Cameo, Cameo Pink, Rosewood, Heather Pink, Nutmeg, Tea Rose, Blush, Rose, Antique Rose, Sepia, Heather, Purple, Plum, Claret, Union Red, Ruby Red, Brick Red, Hibiscus, Burgundy

Lip Glow
This light reflecting Natural Lip Gloss adds a hint of colour for a fresh and moisturised glow that enhances the lips natural radiance. The formula uses nourishing oils and ceramides that leave the lips hydrated, supple and naturally plumped. Apply with the applicator directly to the lips, or on top of a Burberry Soft Satin Lipstick.
Available in: Rosewood, Heather, Sepia, Blush, Tea Rose, Cameo Pink, Cameo, Nude Beige, Nutmeg, Rose, Mocha

Lip Definer
Burberry soft and smooth Lip Shaping Pencil adds natural definition to the lips, enhancing the shape and colour. Formulated using natural nourishing oils and amino acid derivatives, the pencil adds firmness to the lip contour and smoothes fine lines. Natural colours compliment the Soft Satin Lipstick range for an even, immaculate finish. Outline the lips before lipstick application to for a precise lip line. Part of the Burberry Lips collection.
Available in: Nude Beige, Rose, Sepia, Bright Plum, Brick Red, Nutmeg

Was given some of their makeup to try out & I must say that “Luxasia” is really so nice to give out almost the whole range of products include a nice burberry satchel! Love them all! Thank you very much “Luxasia”.